Atty. James Michael Santner

Atty. James Michael Santner

James Michael Santner is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, estate law, wills law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Staten Island Staten Island 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Santner at a glance

James Michael Santner is a wills, wrongful death, personal injury, estate planning, and workers comp attorney based in Staten Island, New York. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1987) and New York (1988). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1987) and Purdue University (B.S. University, 1983). Serands clients in Staten Island, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Michael Santner is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, estate law, wills law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices in Staten Island, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Santner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Santner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

James Michael Santner is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New York →

Wrongful Death

James Michael Santner is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Michael Santner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Michael Santner is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Michael Santner is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Staten Island are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Santner

Where is James Michael Santner's law office located?
James Michael Santner's law practice is located in Staten Island, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Santner handle?
James Michael Santner focuses on wills, wrongful death, personal injury, estate planning, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Michael Santner practiced law?
James Michael Santner has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James Michael Santner go to law school?
James Michael Santner earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. University, 1983).
How can I contact James Michael Santner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 1987
B.S. University
Purdue University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1987
New York
Admitted: 1988

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